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Appraising Fixer Uppers

Appraisal Today

These types of clauses are now incredibly common amongst the construction trades, real estate professionals, wedding services, financial services, and more. Appraisers sought to bracket the subject using three comparable sales. Or desktop appraisals and inspection only. Value acceptance is 3 out of 5 – no appraisers.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

With everything from securing a loan to dealing with the home inspection, a home buyer has a lot to handle. Due diligence stretches from the time you sign a contract to closing. During due diligence, you'll need to hire someone to do a property inspection and appraisal. Also, ask about issues like lead paint.

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Houston Housing Market Forecast: Current Data & 2021 Predictions

Houston Properties

For certain parts of the economy, usually in the upper-income brackets, they didn’t carry a lot of debt and they couldn’t go out to spend their money. Properties are still going under contract. Typically, new construction homes come with a higher purchase premium, and repair and maintenance require too much investment.

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6 Ways to Prevent Conventional Loan Appraisal Revisions

Clear Capital

In an ideal world, an appraiser would have comparable sales in the same neighborhood with the same characteristics, similar construction style, square footage, lot size, room counts, upgrades, exterior amenities, condition, and quality of construction. When choosing comparable sales, bracket the location or view .